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THC vs CBD

Posted October 2nd, 2018 by Robin Nichols in

CBD, also known as Cannabidiol is one of the chemical compounds that can be found in cannabis plants. The cannabis plant has 400 natural compounds, out of which 60 are unique. Cannabidiol is one of them. Despite the fact that it has numerous health benefits, many people still avoid it because they associate it with drugs.

Nonetheless, CBD is not considered a drug and once it is isolated it can be used for medicinal purposes. It also does not have the psychoactive effects of the THC chemical. This means that there are no negative side effects, and CBD is safe for everyone.

THC versus CBD

It is very important to understand that THC is the chemical compound of cannabis which is responsible for you “getting high”. This chemical has psychoactive effects, and it can either lead to a euphoric high or lead to negative side effects such as paranoia and anxiety. However, THC can help you with certain health problems such as chronic pain or skin conditions.

We should also add that THC can have some negative side effects, such as paranoia and anxiety and in some cases, it an even lead to depression. In addition to that, it can also cause short-term memory decrease and users might have time perception altered.

Meanwhile, CBD is another compound of the cannabis plants, but it can’t provide a high on its own. CBD oil can’t have more than .3% THC in it, which means that you are safe from all the negative side effects. Additionally, CBD has all the benefits of THC, which makes it the better alternative.

Where does CBD come from?

Since there is more than one plant in the cannabis family, there are multiple sources for CBD. However, the main ones remain marijuana and hemp. Despite the fact the CBD oil has the same properties, whether it is extracted from one plant or another, its legal status is different.

For example, if the source for CBD oil is marijuana, the substance might be illegal in some states. On the other hand, hemp leaves represent a CBD source that is usually accepted. Hemp has low THC (<0.3%) while marijuana has high THC (5% – 35%). You can find out more about this at cbdcentral.com.

Health benefits

CBD has multiple health benefits. For example, it can be used for chronic pain, especially since pain is usually caused by inflammation and CBD has powerful anti-inflammatory properties. CBD can be used for seizure relief and it can also help with anxiety, nausea and appetite problems. According to recent study, this oil may help counter withdrawal symptoms, whether we are talking about drugs or cigarettes.